The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.
Any subgroup that does not form a numerical majority.
A group of people seen as distinct who are subordinated and discriminated against in a society.
A member of an ethnic minority.
Empowered by or representing a minority (usually a plurality) of votes cast, legislative seats, etc., rather than an outright majority thereof.
Of or relating to a minority.
sixteen
A girl's sixteenth birthday, or sixteenth-birthday party and a related coming of age party.